Rapid Creek #2
Key Takeaway
Rapid Creek #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 332 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01965 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SDLMTN, LLC (HOWARD HAWKS)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rapid Creek #2?
Rapid Creek #2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rapid Creek #2?
Rapid Creek #2 is owned by SDLMTN, LLC (HOWARD HAWKS) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rapid Creek #2 built?
Rapid Creek #2 was completed in 1946, making it 80 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Rapid Creek #2?
Rapid Creek #2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rapid Creek #2?
Rapid Creek #2 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Rapid Creek #2 last inspected?
Rapid Creek #2 was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.